The International Institute for Sustainable Development's (IISD) Experimental Lakes Area is known as the world's freshwater laboratory, and was set aside for scientists to conduct research in northwest Ontario. Melissa Ridgen visits the region to learn about a new project that's hoping to shed light on the effects of microplastics on ecosystems.
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The International Institute for Sustainable Development's Experimental Lakes Area is known as the world's freshwater laboratory, and was set aside for scientists to conduct research in northwest Ontario. Melissa Ridgen visits the region to learn about a new project that's hoping to shed light on the effects of microplastics on ecosystems.
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